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New online casinos in South Korea

306 Of the 733 casinos on our list do not block South Korea

Online casinos are illegal in South Korea. Korean law punishes gambling and running gambling places, and Koreans may gamble legally only at one domestic casino resort, the state-licensed lotteries and sports betting, and a few other licensed forms.

The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from South Korea by their own terms. Korean law can apply to citizens who gamble abroad, so an offshore licence does not protect you.

  • 19+ only
  • Offshore licences only
  • Korean law: online casinos illegal

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 12 Nov 2026

Legal status
Banned in force 3 Oct 1953
Not blocking South Korea
306 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking South Korea
21 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 180 of 306
Joined in 2026
2 all ages

Legal risk · South Korea

Online gambling is illegal in South Korea

South Korea's Criminal Act makes gambling an offence for players and organisers, online included. The casinos listed here are offshore and hold no Korean licence. The legal risk of playing from South Korea is high.

3 Oct 1953

Ranking

Offshore casinos accepting players from South Korea, ranked

Our ranking for South Korea, every age, shown because these casinos accept the country by their own terms. None is legal in South Korea.

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  1. #1
    Launch offer ₩3,000,000 + 380 FS
    Skrill Neteller PaysafeCard +7
    8.3 /10
    1xCasino review
    Launched 2023 On our list since 2 Jun 2025 Studios 25
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  2. #2
    Launch offer ₩2,000,000 + 200 FS
    KakaoPay Skrill Neteller +42
    8.5 /10
    Bons review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 15 May 2024 Studios 31
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  3. #3
    Launch offer ₩400,000 + 200 FS
    Skrill Neteller PaysafeCard +7
    8.3 /10
    Tedbet review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 10 Jul 2024 Studios 75
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  4. #4
    Launch offer ₩3,000,000 + 200 FS
    KakaoPay Naver Pay Visa +18
    Koifortune review
    Launched 2025 On our list since 27 Oct 2025 Studios 64
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  5. #5
    Launch offer $6,000
    Visa MasterCard
    8.2 /10
    CasinOK review
    Launched 2018 On our list since 2 Jun 2025 Studios 53
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  6. #6
    Launch offer ₩3,000,000 + 250 FS
    Skrill Neteller PaysafeCard +20
    9.1 /10
    Ramenbet review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 3 Apr 2024 Studios 37
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  7. #7
    Launch offer ₩400,000
    Skrill Neteller Bitcoin +10
    Winebet review
    Launched 2024 On our list since 17 Feb 2026 Studios 67
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  8. #8
    Launch offer ₩1,500,000
    Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin +6
    8.4 /10
    Shuffle review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 26 Feb 2025 Studios 29 Wagering 35x
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  9. #9
    Launch offer ₩40,000,000 + 50 FS
    Crypto
    9.2 /10
    WSM Casino review
    Launched 2022 On our list since 1 Aug 2024 Studios 15
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  10. #10
    Launch offer ₩4,000,000
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +11
    Flush review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 22 Jun 2026 Studios 29
    18+ · T&Cs Apply

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 13 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

Short answer

Can players in South Korea use new online casinos?

Offshore casinos accept players from South Korea, but online casino gambling is illegal there. Gamblers can be fined and habitual gamblers sent to prison. Koreans have been prosecuted for gambling abroad. The safest choice is not to play.

Legal status
Banned in force 3 Oct 1953
Not blocking South Korea
306 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking South Korea
21 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 180 of 306

The law

The law in South Korea

Police and prosecutors enforce the gambling ban against players as well as organisers. One casino resort is the only casino open to Korean citizens.

Sourced

Law
Criminal Act (형법)
Citation
Act No. 293
Legal status
Banned
Enacted
18 Sep 1953
In force
3 Oct 1953
Licensing model
no licences issued (online casinos banned)
Minimum age
19+
Advertising
restricted
Penalties
player · fine · up to ₩10,000,000 · Gambling, art. 246(1); player · prison · up to 36 months · Habitual gambling, art. 246(2); or a fine up to KRW 20 million; operator · fine · up to ₩30,000,000 · Opening a place or space for gambling for profit, art. 247; operator · prison · up to 60 months · Opening a place or space for gambling for profit, art. 247

Sources: 형법 (Criminal Act, Act No. 293), 국가법령정보센터 (Korea Law Information Center)

For you Korea applies its criminal law to citizens abroad in some cases, so playing on a foreign site is not a safe harbour. Payments to gambling sites can also be traced.

Launch register

New casinos that do not block South Korea

Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 21 in total.

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02 /26 February 2026
1 added

  1. Anjouan License $2,250 Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

10 /25 October 2025
1 added

  1. Anjouan License $2,700 + 200 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

09 /25 September 2025
2 added

  1. Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
  2. Curaçao, Anjouan License €1,800 + 175 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

Our list, read 13 Nov 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.

Payments

Deposit methods at casinos that accept players from South Korea

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Skrill 222 of 306
Neteller 215 of 306
PaysafeCard 176 of 306
Sofort 120 of 306
Crypto 117 of 306
MiFinity 106 of 306
Bank Transfer 100 of 306
Rapid Transfer 99 of 306

As listed in each casino's review on our list, read 13 Nov 2026.

Studios

Leading studios in South Korea

The studios whose games players in South Korea played most in August 2026, by game type. Studios we do not hold yet are left out, so the ranks skip.

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Slots
  1. 1 Gamecode 100

Bar and number: share of play against the leading studio on this list (100).

Market research on game play, August 2026. Updated Nov 12, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC.

Questions

South Korea: questions

Is online gambling legal in South Korea?

No. The Criminal Act bans gambling outside licensed forms such as one domestic casino resort and the state lotteries and sports betting.

What are the penalties for gambling in South Korea?

Gamblers can be fined, and habitual gamblers and anyone who runs a gambling place can be sent to prison (Criminal Act, Articles 246 and 247; Korea Law Information Center). The law section on this page lists the maximum penalties.

Can Koreans gamble legally abroad?

Korean authorities have prosecuted citizens for gambling at foreign casinos. The same reasoning applies to offshore online casinos.

What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from South Korea?

Read the casino's terms on South Korea first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Given the law, the safest choice is not to play. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.

Where can I get help with gambling in South Korea?

In South Korea, the Korea Problem Gambling Agency runs the free helpline 1336. Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. South Korea has no national self-exclusion register for online gambling, and self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

18+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

Responsible gaming
New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

How we review new casinos
Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
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